Patents by Inventor Jon C. Armour

Jon C. Armour has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Complete glucose monitoring system with an implantable, telemetered sensor module
    Patent number: 4703756
    Abstract: An electrochemical system includes a sensor module suitable for implantation in the body to monitor glucose and oxygen levels therein. The module has two oxygen sensors situated in an oxygen-permeable housing, arranged in a tandem relationship, and recessed in the housing, one sensor being unaltered and the other contacting glucose oxidase allowing for differential measurement of oxygen content in bodily fluids or tissues indicative of glucose levels. The module includes a communication capability for transmitting measurement information to an external recording device outside the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1987
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: David A. Gough, Joseph Y. Lucisano, Jon C. Armour, Brian D. McKean